Photo Rumors

The Viltrox Nexus PL to E Pro cinema AI adapter with full AF capabilities is now available on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2026

The previously reported Viltrox Nexus F1 Pro cinema with AI-assisted phase-detection autofocus adapter (PL to E) with full AF capabilities and photo/video EXIF support is now available on Kickstarter and already rasised $42k.

Additional informtion:

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged Kickstarter, Viltrox Nexus Focus with adapter with AI AF, What's new on Kickstarter?| 36 Comments

Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2026

Cosina will display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan:

Posted in Cosina, Voigtlander, Zeiss| Tagged 2026 CP+ show, CP+| 34 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon, Ali Express, and Brightin Star website with an introductory price discount:

Introductory price: $269.99 (valid January 16 – January 26)
Regular price: $299.99
7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements
Signature aperture ring design
Excellent center sharpness
Sample photos can be found here

Additional information:

Posted in Brightin Star| Tagged Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05, Chinese lenses| 51 Comments

New Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens with bokeh control ring for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount announced

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount):

Bokeh control ring (Spherical Aberration Control Ring)
Communication with the camera body via electronic contacts
All-metal lens
6 Optical Elements in 3 Groups
9-blade iris diaphragm

Pre-orders will open soon at: B&H | Erhardt | WEX.

Additional information can be found here and here:

Posted in Voigtlander| Tagged Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8| 17 Comments

First leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

This is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount:

The first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be:

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount

Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged L-mount, L-Mount Alliance, Viltrox, Viltrox lenses for L-mount| 14 Comments

Poll: would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200?

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

Would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200 (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt)? Vote in the poll below:

Update: I made a typo – “Now” should be “Not”.

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

Posted in Ricoh| Tagged Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera, Ricoh GR Monochrome| 12 Comments

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome comparison
Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom
Detailed specifications
Additional information
Development announcement
Camera accessories
Related videos:

Posted in Ricoh| Tagged Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera, Ricoh GR Monochrome| 35 Comments

The new Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens will be announced on January 16th

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens will be officially announced on January 16th. Here are the details (check the Brightin Star website for updates):